Is University of West Florida worth it?
University of West Florida is a public, four-year institution in Pensacola, Florida (rural area). It awarded 4,225 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and special education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$53,046
Median earnings 4 years after
$67,723
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,137
Average net price
$9,364
Completion rate
59%
Completions (2024)
4,225
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
9,330
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,787 | $89,346 | 505 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $56,136 | $67,666 | 181 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $60,344 | $69,829 | 160 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $74,044 | $87,186 | 129 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $39,603 | $55,704 | 94 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $30,850 | $51,352 | 83 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $103,426 | $104,818 | 79 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $28,643 | $48,645 | 68 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $45,733 | $79,520 | 65 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $38,917 | $53,287 | 62 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | $46,643 | $47,968 | 58 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,563 | $45,101 | 58 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,237 | $48,576 | 56 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $51,852 | $72,805 | 51 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $54,063 | $60,517 | 50 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 531 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 312 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 278 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 185 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 177 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 128 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 104 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 88 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of West Florida. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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